Wilfried Morandini has been appointed as General Manager at Cheval Blanc Paris
Wilfried Morandini joined the Cheval Blanc hotel collection in 2018 at the head of Cheval Blanc Courchevel.
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Louis Vuitton’s First Luxury Hotel Is Set to Open Inside Its Paris Headquarters
Louis Vuitton will not be put in a box—or a monogrammed trunk, for that matter. Over the past 160 years, the French label has expanded beyond luggage and leather goods to fashion and accessories to pop-up restaurants and interactive exhibitions. Now, it’s opening a hotel. Chairman and CEO Michael Burke has told Women’s Wear Daily that the brand’s headquarters in Paris, France, will soon be turned into a giant complex featuring the world’s first Louis Vuitton hotel and the largest-ever LV boutique.
Michel Cottray has been appointed as General Manager at Hôtel Martinez - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Married and father of two adult children, he is particularly enthusiastic to return to the Côte d'Azur, which he knows well, having already managed several hotels there and in particular cut his teeth in the profession in Cannes.
The Hoxton announces the launch of Hox Chalet
The Hoxton will be hitting the slopes for the very first time with the launch of Hox Chalet, coming February 2023. Located bang in the middle of Morzine, in the French Alps, 1000m up in the world-famous ski region of Portes du Soleil, Hox Chalet is a three-level, six-bedroom luxury mountain lodge complete with barrel sauna, wine cave, hot tub and private plunge pool. A private chef will be on hand to prepare dishes inspired by beloved Hox menu classics from each of the hotels, and digestifs come courtesy of a GREY GOOSE® Vodka cocktail bar. The chalet accommodates up to 12 adults, with six en-suite bedrooms kitted out with Hox-from-home touches including bespoke bedding, Roberts radios, Blank toiletries and, of course, the famous survival guide - Morzine edition.
Jean-Marc Schnell has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Adagio
Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, confirms its development and modernisation ambitions by choosing Mr. Jean-Marc Schnell as the new Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management Committee.
citizenM Plans Opening of citizenM Paris Opera
Due to open Spring 2023, citizenM will introduce its fifth hotel in Paris, joining the brand's existing properties citizenM Paris Champs-Elysées, citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon, citizenM Paris La Defense, and citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle. citizenM Paris Opera will be one of the smallest properties in the portfolio with 84 rooms. The boutique-sized hotel, located at Rue du Croissant, is only a few minutes walk from the famous Opera. Similar to citizenM's other establishments and with the help of their long-term collaborator, Concrete Amsterdam, citizenM Paris Opera will offer residents and guests spaces to work, relax and socialize. Two societyM meetings rooms will be available for hire for both in-house and external guests, providing meeting rooms with a twist. True to the brand's commitment to art, the hotel will feature collaborations with local artists including commissioned work from Montmartre-based Amélie Bertrand.
D-EDGE reinforces its Digital Marketing offering to hoteliers with the acquisition of Equaero
D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a leading hospitality technology provider, announced that it has acquired Equaero - a recognised digital marketing agency also renowned for its technology. Based in Paris. Equaero is a multi-award winner* and Google Premier Partner. Its expertise encompasses digital advertising techniques such as Search, Display, and social ads as well as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). It is also one of the few agencies of its kind to have developed an in-house state-of-the-art technology platform for campaign tracking and reporting, and tightened integration with key players in the Digital Media industry such as Google, Bing, Yahoo Japan etc.
Alpine Sprint Event Aims to Imagine Alpine Tourism of Tomorrow
In recent years, the world of alpine tourism has shined with exceptional resilience. All players in the sector are mobilized to face climate, geopolitical or health-safety challenges and preserve an essential activity for the region. La Folie Douce is no exception to the rule and is launching the Alpine Sprint, in collaboration with Creative Supply and with the participation of EHL Hospitality Business School, founded in 1893 as the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. A lively event in the form of a crazy competition, aiming to envision the resort of the future, in the exceptional setting of Chamonix. See you on November 18, 2022!
Mama Shelter to Open in Rennes, Brittany
In March 2023, Mama Shelter will be launching their latest hotel in Rennes, a medieval city in northern France where modernism and tradition meet. Rennes is the second largest city in France in terms of number of students, which gives the old city with antique architecture a bustling atmosphere.
IHG Hotels & Resorts bolsters French market presence with the signing of a new voco hotel in Paris
IHG signs voco Paris Porte de Clichy in French capital.
Fondation des Femmes and Accor launch a platform dedicated to the “Emergency Shelter” project
The Fondation des femmes, a leading foundation in France for the protection of women’s rights and combatting violence against women, and Accor have announced the launch of a platform dedicated to “Emergency Shelter”. This initiative is aimed at providing accommodation and safety within Accor hotels for women and children who are victims of abuse. Financed by Accor, this platform helps ensure that emergency accommodation is provided quicker and more securely.
Nicolas Pesty has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
A graduate of the Hotel School in Paris, Nicolas PESTY joined the Accor group in 1998. After extensive experience throughout the world within the Sofitel brand, he supervised the renovation and reopening of the Sofitel Saint James in London as General Manager. . Currently Luxury General Manager of the Colombia zone, he oversees the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, the Sofitel Bogota and the Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort. His solid experience within the group and his expertise in the management and management of international establishments will be put to good use at Sofitel Le Scribe Opéra from October 2022.
Accor Sells Headquarters in Paris for 465 Million Euros
Accor has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Valesco Group to sell its Paris headquarters, the Sequana Tower, for 465 million euros ($461.2 million).
edyn Announces Landmark Paris Development For Locke
edyn, the hybrid hospitality pioneer revolutionising the extended stay sector, has today announced the expansion of its lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke into Paris. The acquisition of a historic property in the city's fifth arrondissement will be followed by its development into a 145 key boutique aparthotel, due to open in 2024.
Sébastien Antoine has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile
Sébastien Antoine joined the Accor group in 2013, in a program dedicated to the "school of excellence" brand, which trains the managers of tomorrow in excellence.
TRIBE opens its second hotel in Paris
TRIBE is a new kind of hotel. One that responds to the desires and aspirations of today's traveller. A sophisticated, daring and design-focused brand, TRIBE reinvents the codes of the hotel industry with a redesigned high-end experience at the right price.
EQ Group and Eternam have acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Paris Arcueil Hotel
With more than 5,000 keys across Europe, EQ Group strengthens its position in Paris where the group already has six hotels. Namid Mangalji, Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of EQ Group says, “This acquisition reinforces our conviction in the strong underlying fundamentals of the Paris hospitality market which has experienced tremendous growth in 2022. We are excited to partner with Eternam to unlock value through a strategic renovation of the asset." The asset will represent the 5th Marriott branded hotel for EQ, who have a strong working relationship with Marriott International.
Luxury Hotelschool Paris Invests in the Future of Recruitment for the Luxury Hotel Industry
Luxury Hotelschool Paris, an international management school dedicated to the luxury hotel industry, unveils its ambitions for the new academic year and announces the appointment of Marie-Amélie de Leusse, President of Rémy Cointreau as head of its Strategic Board.
Free-Spending American Tourists Are Pushing Paris Hotel Prices Up, Up, Up
One of Paris’s most expensive hotel suites just got even pricier. A night in the top suite at the Bristol, one of the city’s famed palace hotels, has risen by €5,000 ($4,990) as American tourists, traveling with their strong dollars, have returned en masse to the French capital.
Ennismore Reaches Major Milestone With The Opening Of Its 100th Property
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company globally, is delighted to announce it has reached a significant milestone in its journey with the opening of its 100th property, cementing its position as a leader in lifestyle hospitality. The 100th property, the flagship SO/ Paris, officially opened its doors this September.